Dennon Power Problem

[krodgers]

I just picked up a used Dennon AVR 1707 receiver. When I power it up, three seconds later it powers down.

Any advice???

thanks, Ken

 

[markw]

Check your speaker cables for short circuits. If there is none, then it's due for a service call.

 

[agarwalro]

Check your speaker cables for short circuits. If there is none, then it's due for a service call.

To elaborate, the protection circuit that detects short circuits on the speaker terminals is kicking in. If there is no obvious short on the outside, it is possible some internal failure is causing the protection circuit to activate or the power circuit board is faulty (maybe, due to previous abuse) and needs replaced.

 

[krodgers]

I have not hooked anything up to the receiver yet, just plugged it in

 

[mperfct]

I have not hooked anything up to the receiver yet, just plugged it in

try a different outlet/circuit then. This doesn't sound good though...

 

[markw]

connect some speakers ot at least use headphones. Some receivers don't like being run with neither.

 

[niget2002]

I don't have a denon, but I know a little about circuits. It may be overheating. Check any heat sinks and make sure there still attached to whatever they're cooling. Try placing a box fan on it and see if it runs longer. The added airflow can sometimes make up for a poor heatsink connection.

It could also be a short somewhere else in the system causing a resettable fuse to pop.

Hopefully you didn't pay much for the system.

 

[Rickster71]

I doubt it's overheating.
The OP mentioned it's only on for a few seconds.

 

[krodgers]

Overheating can't be it - it shuts off within 3 seconds. I don't have any speakers hooked up - can that cause this problem?

I paid $150 bucks for it on e-bay. I called the chick that shipped it and she said it worked fine for her. She said she would take it back if i was unhappy. I just want it to work.

Thanks to all

 

[highfigh]

I just picked up a used Dennon AVR 1707 receiver. When I power it up, three seconds later it powers down.

Any advice???

thanks, Ken

The receiver won't have a problem running without speakers but it shouldn't shut off- kind of useless that way. Unplug it and remove the cover, then shine a bright light in to look for evidence of water damage. Usually, you'll see mineral deposits if this is the case. If it was a liquid other than water, you should see some kind of deposits, possibly sticky if it was like the Coca Cola a customer of mine spilled on his remote control before calling to say that some of the buttons didn't work.

Call the seller and tell them that you want a refund. Did you play it when you bought it? That's rule #1 of buying used equipment- make sure it works before you pay for it. If it was an online sale, make sure you do it according to the rules set by the site.

 

[krodgers]

I will open it up. and check. No I did not test before purchase - I bought it online - live and learn. Thanks again